Airliner World September 2015

August 12, 2015 jamesm Back Issues Comments Off on Airliner World September 2015
Airliner World September 2015

Highlights

  • In the September issue of Airliner World, find out how Icelandair is rising from the ashes to become an increasingly important player in the lucrative transatlantic market. We also head Down Under with Australian domestic carrier Regional Express and we chronicle the history of the ‘third force’ in British aviation, Air UK.
  • Also in this edition, we look back on 40 years of London Heathrow’s Terminal 1, we profile Panama City’s self-styled Hub of the Americas, Tocumen Airport, and we travel to Zurich to see Bombardier’s new C Series ahead of the type’s introduction with Swiss International Air Lines. We also chat with Air Corsica’s Director General Hervé Pierret and visit Aeroscopia, one of France’s premier aircraft collections.
  • The September issue also incorporates our comprehensive coverage of worldwide news including details of British Airways’ soon-to-be-delivered Boeing 787-9s, International Airlines Group takes a step closer to acquiring Aer Lingus, Alitalia unveils its new brand, and a report from Star Alliance’s latest Chief Executive Board in Warsaw. Finally, we have all of our regular sections covering the latest commercial aircraft acquisitions, up-to-date accident reports and developments from the world of aviation training and MROs, plus we give readers the chance to win a free 12-month subscription in our caption competition.

Full Contents

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  • News – Airliner World’s comprehensive coverage of worldwide news, including details of British Airways’ soon-to-be-delivered Boeing 787-9s, International Airlines Group takes a step closer to acquiring Aer Lingus, Alitalia unveils its new brand, and the latest report from the Star Alliance Chief Executive Board in Warsaw.
  • Regional Express – Domestic flying Down Under with Australian carrier REX.
  • Tocumen Airport – Panama City’s self-styled ‘Hub of the Americas’.
  • Swiss Bliss – Bombardier’s all-new C Series makes its first visit to launch customer Swiss International Air Lines.
  • End of a Heathrow Era – The recent closure of Terminal 1 closed a chapter that has spanned 40 years.
  • In the Spotlight – Air Corsica’s Director General Hervé Pierret reflects on current operations and long-term plans.
  • Air UK – Formed through the merger of four regional airlines, the wholly-independent carrier was often referred to as the ‘third force’ in British air travel.
  • Aeroscopia – The Toulouse museum houses one of the biggest aircraft collections in France.
  • Deliveries – The latest commercial acquisitions.
  • MRO News – Updates from maintenance, repair and overhaul providers.
  • Aviation Training – A round-up of recent developments.
  • Departure Gate – A selection of readers’ comments and photographs.
  • Air Safety – Up-to-date accident reports and crash information.
  • Rising from the Ashes – Reykjavík-based Icelandair has risen from the ashes of volcanic clouds to play an increasingly important role in the lucrative transatlantic market.
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